Private foundation · EIN 35-6802747 · St Petersburg, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Coopersmith Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $200K total, median $10K. 36% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$200K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dogs Inc Formally Southeastern Guide Dogs IncPalmetto, FLVeterans program$35K
Fisher House FoundationRockville, MDTo construct and furnish fisher houses, provide assistance and scholarships to military familiesand children & enhance the quality of life…$35K
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYSupport the mission of the stephen siller tunnel to towers foundation$35K
The Skills CenterTampa, FLGeneral operating support$30K
California Science Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAHands-on-science camp scholarships$10K
Children's Dream Fund IncSt Petersburg, FLFund a dream$10K
Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community ServicesClearwater, FLProgram support$10K
Shelter to Soldier IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support$10K
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$10K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCSupport the mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises.$10K
The Barker Adoption FoundationBethesda, MDProgram support$5,000

By state: Florida 4 · Maryland 2 · New York 1 · California 2 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Coopersmith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Petersburg, Florida, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Coopersmith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Coopersmith Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Coopersmith Family Foundation give?

Florida (4 grants), Maryland (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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